First Nextgen Shooting Competition Concludes Successfully in Dehradun; Young Rifle and Pistol Shooters Honoured

Dehradun | Voice of Nation News | By Sports Correspondent | 19.10.2026 | 7.25 AM IST

The 1st Nextgen Shooting Competition, organised by Nextgen Shooting Academy, affiliated with the Uttarakhand State Rifle Association, concluded successfully with enthusiastic participation from students representing several schools and colleges.

The rifle and pistol shooting competition was organised at Nextgen Shooting Academy, New Road, Dehradun, while the prize distribution ceremony was held at Hotel City Star, Dehradun, where outstanding young shooters were honoured for their achievements.

The competition provided an excellent platform for aspiring shooters to demonstrate their skills, discipline, concentration, and competitive spirit.

Distinguished Guests Honour Young Shooting Champions

The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Sanjay Kanojia as Chief Guest, while H. C. Semwal, IAS, Member of the Human Rights Association, attended as Guest of Honour.

The ceremony was also attended by Ashok Shahi, International Award Winner and Senior Shooting Coach, and Arun Singh, International Shooting Coach and Head of Trishul Shooting Range, Raipur, Dehradun.

The distinguished guests distributed awards and prizes to winners of various rifle and pistol shooting categories and encouraged the participants to continue pursuing excellence in shooting sports.

The ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, parents, coaches, and sports enthusiasts.

Sports Must Become an Essential Part of Every Student’s Life: H. C. Semwal

Addressing the award winners, students, and their parents, H. C. Semwal, IAS, emphasised the importance of sports in the overall development of children.

He stated that sports should become an integral part of every student’s life, as they help develop discipline, confidence, concentration, determination, and leadership qualities.

Semwal particularly appealed to parents to actively encourage their sons and daughters to participate in sporting activities.

He emphasised that parents should recognise their children’s talents, support their ambitions, and provide every possible opportunity to help them achieve their goals.

He further observed that with proper guidance, dedication, encouragement, and family support, children can achieve remarkable success in sports while continuing their academic education.

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First-of-Its-Kind Electronic Shooting Academy Established in Dehradun: Kunwar Aditya Singh

Kunwar Aditya Singh, Owner of Nextgen Shooting Academy, expressed satisfaction over the successful organisation of the academy’s first shooting competition.

He said that the competition marked an important beginning in the academy’s efforts to promote rifle and pistol shooting sports among students and young athletes in Uttarakhand.

“This is our first shooting competition, and we are extremely encouraged by the enthusiastic participation of students, parents, and educational institutions. We are planning to organise more rifle and pistol shooting competitions in the near future to provide greater opportunities to young shooting talent across Uttarakhand,” he said.

Highlighting the academy’s infrastructure, Kunwar Aditya Singh stated that Nextgen Shooting Academy has established a first-of-its-kind electronic shooting training facility in Dehradun, equipped with modern shooting technology and supported by experienced national and international shooting coaches.

He said that the objective behind establishing the academy was to provide aspiring shooters with access to professional training facilities and expert coaching within Dehradun.

He further emphasised that talented young athletes should not have to travel to distant cities to receive quality shooting training.

“Our vision is to develop Nextgen Shooting Academy into a centre of excellence for rifle and pistol shooting, where students can receive professional guidance, modern training facilities, and opportunities to compete at state, national, and international levels,” he added.

He also appealed to schools, colleges, and parents to encourage students to take up shooting as a serious sporting discipline.

Our Mission Is to Make Sports a Part of Every Family: Shivam Sharma

Shivam Sharma, National Shooting Coach and Organiser of the Competition, expressed appreciation for the enthusiastic response received during the academy’s inaugural shooting event.

He said that the academy was committed to promoting shooting sports at the grassroots level and encouraging greater participation from students and families.

“We are committed to making sports an essential part of every family and every student’s daily life. Sports should not be considered merely an extracurricular activity but an important foundation for developing discipline, confidence, physical fitness, mental strength, and a positive attitude,” Sharma said.

He emphasised that shooting is a sport requiring patience, concentration, dedication, and continuous practice.

Sharma further stated that the academy aims to identify talented young shooters at an early stage and provide them with systematic training under experienced national and international coaches.

He also encouraged parents to actively participate in their children’s sporting journeys and motivate them to pursue their interests with confidence.

According to Sharma, the academy intends to organise regular competitions, training programmes, and shooting events to strengthen the sporting culture among students in Uttarakhand.

International Coaches Encourage Young Shooters

Senior shooting coaches Ashok Shahi and Arun Singh appreciated the efforts of Nextgen Shooting Academy in organising the competition and providing a platform for young athletes.

They encouraged the participants to maintain regular practice, discipline, patience, and determination to improve their performance.

The coaches highlighted the opportunities available to talented shooters through state, national, and international competitions.

They also emphasised that shooting sports require exceptional mental concentration, technical precision, and self-control.

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Students from Schools and Colleges Participate Enthusiastically

The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing several schools and colleges.

Young shooters competed in rifle and pistol shooting events, demonstrating their skills and competitive spirit.

Parents accompanying the participants expressed happiness as their children received awards and recognition from distinguished guests and experienced coaches.

The event also provided an opportunity for students to interact with professional shooting coaches and gain valuable competitive experience.

Nextgen Shooting Academy Plans More Competitions Across Uttarakhand

The organisers announced their intention to conduct more shooting competitions and training activities in the coming months to promote rifle and pistol shooting among students.

With its modern electronic shooting facilities and experienced coaching team, Nextgen Shooting Academy aims to create greater awareness about shooting sports and encourage young athletes to pursue excellence at higher competitive levels.

The inaugural Nextgen Shooting Competition concluded with the distribution of awards and appreciation for the participating students, parents, coaches, and supporting educational institutions.

The successful event marked an encouraging beginning for the academy’s efforts to promote shooting sports in Dehradun and Uttarakhand.

Voice of Nation News | Dehradun